Biography
Sir Alan Parker (14 February 1944 – 31 July 2020) was a director, writer and producer. His feature films have won nineteen BAFTA awards, ten Golden Globes and ten Oscars. His films include Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express, Mississippi Burning, The Commitments, Evita, Fame, Birdy, Angel Heart and Angela’s Ashes. He was founding chairman of the UK Film Council, a position he held for five years, and prior to that was chairman of the BFI. Sir Alan received the CBE in 1995 and a knighthood in 2002. He was also an Officier Des Arts et Lettres (France).
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Known For
Filmography
Acting Credits (26)
Who Killed British Cinema?
Self
2018
Evita: The Making of a Superstar
Self
2018
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Self - Film Director
2016
Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film
Self
2014
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Self – Interviewee
2010
